Position Announcements: The Library of Michigan, Lansing MI Marcia Tuttle 28 Jul 1999 15:07 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 10:38:48 -0400 From: Terence Rose <trose@GW.LIBOFMICH.LIB.MI.US> Subject: Position Announcements: The Library of Michigan, Lansing MI Two positions available at The Library of Michigan, Lansing, MI Librarian II - Michigan Newspaper Project Manager and Librarian I - Cataloger, Michigan Newspaper Project The Library of Michigan is a nationally recognized, visible, electronic and traditional library and leadership development center serving as a vital information resource to the legislature, state government and citizens of Michigan. POSITION: Librarian II - Michigan Newspaper Project Manager DIVISION: Collection Management Services SALARY: (H) $14.81 per hour* *Hourly wage not to exceed amount indicated in the grant STATUS: Part-time (30-39 hours per week) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Collection Management Services Division Director, this individual manages the day-to-day activities of the Michigan Newspaper Project (MNP), including development of project documents, cataloging newspapers, and planning for additional phases of the project. Leads MNP staff in developing a strategic plan for bibliographic control and preservation. Creates original and complex copy cataloging of American newspapers from original newspapers or microfilm copies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: EDUCATION: The job requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school. EXPERIENCE: Requires a minimum of two years of professional cataloging experience. Grant writing experience. OCLC and serials cataloging, highly desirable. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 40 pounds. Valid Michigan driver's license. Travel required. Experience with personal computers. POSITION: Librarian I - Cataloger DIVISION: Collection Management Services SALARY RANGE: (G) $13.38 per hour* *Hourly wage not to exceed amount indicated in grant STATUS: Part-time (30-39 hours per week) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Michigan Newspaper Project (MNP) Manager, the newspaper cataloger serves as a cataloger of original and microfilm newspapers held at various Michigan libraries, as part of the National Endowment for the Humanities'(NEH) Michigan Newspaper Project. Cataloging includes creating original records or enhancing existing bibliographic records to full CONSER/USNP standards. May include evening and weekend hours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: EDUCATION: This position requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school. EXPERIENCE: This is an entry-level position; no specific library experience is required. Preferred experience with special cataloging projects and newspaper cataloging. Preferred experience with OCLC bibliographic and local data records. Preservation experience desired. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 40 pounds. Valid Michigan drivers license. Travel required. Experience with personal computers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Michigan Newspaper Project is part of the United States Newspaper Program, which is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and receives technical assistance from the Library of Congress. This position is contingent on NEH funding. To Apply: Submit a letter of introduction and resume, or a Library of Michigan application Robin VanAlstine, Human Resources Director Library of Michigan 717 W. Allegan St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Postings will continue until the positions are filled Terence Lionel Rose Serials Librarian Library of Michigan 717 W. Allegan St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-5818 trose@libofmich.lib.mi.us